Panic Room (album)
| Panic Room | ||||
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| Studio album by Paul Mac | ||||
| Released | 17 October 2005 | |||
| Recorded | The Panic Room, Sydney | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 46:27 | |||
| Label | Eleven | |||
| Paul Mac chronology | ||||
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"Panic Room" is the second studio album by Australian singer-songwriter and music producer Paulmac. It was released in October 2005 and peaked at #39 in Australia. The album was nominated for the "Best Dance Release" at the 2006 ARIA Music Awards, this is the award he won in 2002.[1] The title refers to Paulmac's home studio where the album was recorded.
"I've been working on my new album for the past couple of years and I'm really excited it's finally about to released", says Mac. "I can't wait to bring this album alive on stage with the singers, the choir and my band".[2]
Promotion
On October 14, Paulmac appeared on Channel [V]'s "What U Want" and Rove Live.[3]
On September 29, Paulmac announced live performance throughout Australia. This was his first solo dates in over three years and featured multi-vocalists line up. The tour was called "The Paul Mac Experience".[4]
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| November 23 | Bangalow | A&I Hall |
| November 24 | Brisbane | Tivoli Theatre |
| November 25 | Sydney | Metro Theatre |
| November 27 | Melbourne | Prince of Wales |
| November 28 | Melbourne | Chapel off Chapel |
Paulmac also performed at Sydney's Homebake Festival on December 3,[5] Sydney's Good Vibrations Festival on February 18, 2006 and Great Escape Festival on April 15.
Track listing [6]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Panic Room" | PaulMac | Lenka | 6:06 |
| 2. | "It's Not Me, It's You" | PaulMac & Liz Winstanley | Ngaiire | 3:55 |
| 3. | "Sunshine Eyes" | PaulMac | Peta Morris | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Love Declaration" | PaulMac | Aaradhna | 4:40 |
| 5. | "Never Been Before" | PaulMac | Sarah McLeod | 6:25 |
| 6. | "Heaven Where You Find It" | PaulMac | Lenka | 6:01 |
| 7. | "As Long As I Am" | PaulMac | Luke Steele | 5:27 |
| 8. | "All We Really Want" | PaulMac | Peta Morris | 5:47 |
| 9. | "Slow Down Time" | PaulMac & Charlotte Kelly | Aaradhna | 4:44 |
| 10. | "The Beginning Of The End Of Time" | PaulMac & Abby Dobson | Abby Dobson | 8:10 |
| Total length: | 46.27 | |||
| Panic Room (Renovations Disc) | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Panic Room" (Stereogamous Extension) | 7:18 |
| 2. | "It's Not Me, It's You" (Itchee & Scratchee Remix) | 5:10 |
| 3. | "Sunshine Eyes" (Nick Littlemore / Paul Mac Remix) | 6:32 |
| 4. | "It's Not Me, It's You" (The Presets Remix) | 5:17 |
| 5. | "Panic Room" (TV Rock Mix) | 6:37 |
Singles
- "Sunshine Eyes" (25 September 2005)
- "It's Not Me, It's You" featuring Ngaiire (Airplay Promo Only – B-side on "Love Declaration")
- "Love Declaration" featuring Aaradhna (11 March 2006)
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart | 39[7] |
ARIA Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are presented annually from 1987 by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). PaulMac has won one award from four nominations.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Panic Room | Best Dance Release | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Paulmac ARIA Awards". Aria Awards. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ↑ "Paulmac News". Paulmac.com.au. 29 September 2005. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ↑ "Paulmac News". Paulmac.com.au. 14 October 2005. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ↑ "Paulmac News". Paulmac.com.au. 29 September 2005. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ↑ "HomeBake 2005". homebake.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ↑ "PaulMac // 3000 Feet High". Discogs. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ↑ "Paulmac Panic Room". Australian Charts. Retrieved 4 August 2014.